parks guide 5/05 - Lancaster County

LANCASTERON THE MOVE!

A guide to freeand low costphysical activityfor you andyour family.

www.LancasterGeneral.org

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Spring 2005

Welcome to the first-ever county-wide parks and recreation guide forLancaster County – LANCASTER ON THE MOVE!

This is a guide to more than 225 free or low cost parks, nature preserves, stategamelands, walking and hiking trails, lakes, outdoor clubs and senior recreationopportunities for you to enjoy right here in Lancaster County.LANCASTER ON THE MOVE! was created by Lancaster General inpartnership with the Lancaster County Planning Commission to encouragepeople of all ages and abilities to actively seek out new and interesting ways toget physical. If you are already physically active, this guide will offer youadditional venues to enhance your type or level of activity.

If you are on the move to get fit, why not enjoy the beautiful Lancaster Countylandscape while you are at it? Check inside for helpful hints and timely tips onthe benefits of regular fitness activities, grab a friend and head for the greatoutdoors!

Lancaster GeneralLancaster County Planning Commission

Questions, corrections or additions should be directed to Alice Yoder, director of community health atLancaster General, 717-544-3283 or [email protected]. Note:This guide includes onlythose parks and recreation facilities that are one acre or larger. It will be updated every two years.

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QUADRANT MAP

Quadrant A Parks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22Quadrant B Parks . . . . . . . . . . . 22-30Quadrant C Parks. . . . . . . . . . . 31-35Quadrant D Parks. . . . . . . . . . . 36-37

Countywide Parks. . . . . . . . . . . 38-39Alphabetical Index. . . . . . . . . . . 40-42Municipality Index . . . . . . . . . . . 42-46Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-48

TABLE OF CONTENTS

American Legion/Bainbridge Landing ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Front Street in BainbridgeMunicipality: Conoy TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Basketball court, playground, ball fields,

tennis court, volleyball court,shuffleboard

Contact: Conoy Township 717-367-4927

Amos R. Herr ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Ream RoadMunicipality: East Hempfield TownshipCost: Daily rates, membershipsHours: 12 pm - 8 pmOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: 1/2 mileTrail Surface: UnknownTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Basketball courts, tennis court, walking

trail, fitness trailContact: East Cocalico Township 717-336-1720

Bellaire Woods Nature PreserveDate Explored: ___________________Location: Prospect Road north of Elizabethtown RoadMunicipality: Mount Joy TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No bikes, fishing, alcohol, hunting, camping or

fires. Pets must be leashed.Trail Length: 0.8 milesTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Walking trailContact: Lancaster County Conservancy

717-392-7891Website: www.lancastercountyconservancy.org

Boyer Nature PreserveDate Explored: ___________________Location: Walnut Hill RoadMunicipality: Manor TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No bikes, fishing, alcohol, hunting, camping or

fires. Pets must be leashed.Trail Length: 0.4 milesTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: DifficultActivities: HikingContact: Lancaster County Conservancy


Brandon ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Lancaster CityMunicipality: City of LancasterCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Basketball courts, hiking trails,

playgroundContact: City of Lancaster 717-291-4711

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Physical activity doesn’t

have to be hard;

with a little effort,

it can be built into

your daily routine.

QUADRANT A

Let’s get started!

The facilities listed below are arranged by quadrant as identified in the map onpage 2. If you are looking for a particular park or facility, there are two indexes inthe back of the guide to help you, an alphabetical index and a municipality index.

If your get up and go got up and went, use these recreation opportunities topower up your engine and keep you fueled for the long haul. If you aren’talready fit as a fiddle, we’re hoping to encourage you to make a lifestyle changethat will last a lifetime.

Please Note: If information about a facility is not listed, it was not provided.Use the space provided to mark the date you’ve explored each location.

Bridge Valley ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Dahlia Court off PA Rte. 23Municipality: West Hempfield TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol or petsTrail Length: N/AActivities: Basketball court, playgroundContact: West Hempfield Township 717-285-5554Website: www.twp.west-hempfield.pa.us

Buchanan ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Buchanan Avenue and Race AvenueMunicipality: City of LancasterCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball fields, football/soccer field,

basketball courts, volleyball courts,badminton court, tennis courts, boccicourts, playground, pavilion

Contact: City of Lancaster 717-291-4711

Bucher ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: 450 Candlewyck RoadMunicipality: Manheim TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/A

Activities: Picnic area, stream, basketball court,tennis courts, baseball fields, soccerfield, softball field, playground

Contact: Manheim Twp Parks & Recreation717-290-7180

Cedar Bluff ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Laurel Run south of Columbia AvenueMunicipality: West Hempfield TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Basketball court, swing setContact: West Hempfield Township 717-285-5554Website: www.twp.west-hempfield.pa.us

Charles GreenwayDate Explored: ___________________Location: Vinegar Ferry Road north of Marietta

Riverfront ParkMunicipality: East Donegal TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No fires, alcohol, motorized vehicles or

huntingTrail Length: 3.4 milesTrail Surface: DirtTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Hiking, bicycling, cross country skiing,

horseback riding, walkingContact: East Donegal Township 717-426-3167

Chickies Rock County ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: River Road (Rte. 441) north of Rte. 30

between Marietta and ColumbiaMunicipality: West Hempfield TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No fires, alcohol, motorized vehicles. Dogs

must be leashed. Hunting permitted in seasonTrail Length: Up to 1.5 milesTrail Surface: Cinders, dirtTrail Difficulty: Easy to moderateActivities: Hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, cross

country skiing, hunting, volleyball court,rock climbing, pavilions

Contact: West Hempfield Township 717-285-5554Website: www.twp.west-hempfield.pa.us

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My Personal Fitness ChallengeMake an agreement with yourself right now tomark your calendar with several dates that youwill “explore” one of the parks or facilitieslisted in LANCASTER ON THE MOVE.Choose a different location for each explora-tion. Remember.The joy is in the journey, thedestination is simply the reason for the trip.

QUADRANT A

Columbia Senior CenterDate Explored: ___________________Location: 510 Walnut StreetMunicipality: Columbia BoroughCost: FreeHours: Mondays 9:30 amOpen Season: September through MayAccessibility:Restrictions: Age 60 and overTrail Length: N/AActivities: PEPPI, weight resistance walking

programContact: Columbia Senior Center 717-684-4850

Community ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Petersburg Road and Bloomfield DriveMunicipality: Manheim TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: UnknownTrail Difficulty: UnknownActivities: Pavilions, picnic area, basketball court,

volleyball court, trails, natural areas,playground, restrooms


Conestoga Pines Park & PoolDate Explored: ___________________Location: Pitney RoadMunicipality: City of LancasterCost: Free park, fee for poolHours: Dawn to dusk, Pool 12-6 pmOpen Season: Year round, Pool is seasonalRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Swimming pool, basketball court,

volleyball courts, playground, hikingContact: Lancaster Recreation Commission

717-392-2115Website: www.lancasterrec.org

Conewago Recreation TrailDate Explored: ___________________Location: Along Rte. 230, 1 mi. NW of ElizabethtownMunicipality: Mount Joy TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No motorized vehicles, alcohol or huntingTrail Length: 5 milesTrail Surface: CindersTrail Difficulty: Easy to moderateActivities: Running, walking, horseback riding,

cross country skiing, bicycling,snowmobiling

Contact: Lancaster County Parks & Recreation Dept.717-299-8215

Website: www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks

Conoy Canal TrailDate Explored: ___________________Location: Falmouth to BainbridgeMunicipality: Conoy TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No horseback riding, fires, alcohol, hunting or

motorized vehiclesTrail Length: 3 3/4 milesTrail Surface: DirtTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Hiking, bicycling, cross country skiing,

walkingContact: Conoy Twp Parks & Recreation

717-367-4927

Conoy Creek ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: River Road in BainbridgeMunicipality: Conoy TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year round Restrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Ball fields, horseshoe pits, walking path,

playground, pavilionContact: Conoy Township 717-367-4927

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QUADRANT A

Physical activity can help you live longer and maintain your quality of life and independence as you get older.

Conoy Township ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Governors Stable Road south of Turnpike

RoadMunicipality: Conoy TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Basketball court, walking trail,

playgroundContact: Conoy Township 717-367-4927

Creswell ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: River Road near Letort RoadMunicipality: Manor TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, multi-use athletic fieldContact: Manor Township 717-397-4769Website: www.manortwp.org

Donegal Springs Road ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Donegal Springs Road and West Donegal

StreetMunicipality: Mount Joy BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol. Pets must be leashed.Trail Length: N/AActivities: tot lotContact: Mount Joy Borough 717-653-2300

Eagles View ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Bald Eagle CourtMunicipality: West Hempfield TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol or petsTrail Length: N/AActivities: Basketball court, playgroundContact: West Hempfield Township 717-285-5554Website: www.twp.west-hempfield.pa.us

East Petersburg Community ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: 6051 Pine StreetMunicipality: East Petersburg BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No motorized vehiclesTrail Length: 2 3/4 milesTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Baseball, playground, walking and biking

trailContact: East Petersburg Borough 717-569-9282

East Petersburg Community PoolDate Explored: ___________________Location: 2575 Graystone RoadMunicipality: East Petersburg BoroughCost: $6/person each visitHours: 12 pm - 8 pmOpen Season: Year round, Pool is seasonalTrail Length: N/AActivities: Outdoor poolContact: East Petersburg Borough 717-569-9282

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QUADRANT A

You can do it! Getting started is easier than you think! • Walk whenever you can – get off the bus early,

use the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator• Reduce inactivity for long periods• Get up and stretch and bend for a few minutes

every hour• Play actively with your children• Choose to walk, wheel or cycle for short trips• Start with a 10-minute walk and gradually

increase the distance• Try a variety of walking and cycling paths listed

in this guide• Observe a physical activity class to see if you

want to try it• Try one class to start – you don’t have to make

a long-term commitment• Do the physical activities you are doing now,

more often

East Petersburg Fitness ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: 5736 Pine StreetMunicipality: East Petersburg BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year round Restrictions: No motorized vehiclesTrail Length: 1/4 mile circular pathTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: ModerateActivities: Walking, jogging and biking trail, fitness

equipmentContact: East Petersburg Borough 717-569-9282

Elizabethtown Area Senior CenterDate Explored: ___________________Location: 70 South Poplar Street, ElizabethtownMunicipality: Elizabethtown BoroughCost: FreeHours: Varies depending on programOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: Age 60 and overTrail Length: N/AActivities: Line dancing, square dancing, PEPPI,

weight resistance walking program,qigong, indoor walking

Contact: Elizabethtown Area Senior Center717-367-7984

Elizabethtown Borough Community ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: South Mount Joy StreetMunicipality: Elizabethtown BoroughCost: FreeHours: 7am to 10:30pmOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Most areas are handicap accessibleRestrictions: No alcohol or dogsTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Basketball court, playground, picnic

tables, walking trailsContact: Elizabethtown Borough 717-367-1700

Fairview ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Fairview RoadMunicipality: West Hempfield TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol or petsTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Basketball court, playground, ball fields,

soccer field, pavilions, sand volleyballcourt, hiking trail


Falcon Ridge ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Wildflower LaneMunicipality: West Hempfield TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol or petsTrail Length: N/AActivities: Basketball court, playgroundContact: West Hempfield Township 717-285-5554Website: www.twp.west-hempfield.pa.us

Farnum ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Lancaster CityMunicipality: City of LancasterCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Playground, basketball courtContact: City of Lancaster 717-291-4711

Florin ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Church Street and Plum StreetMunicipality: Mount Joy BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol. Pets must be leashed.Trail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, playgroundContact: Mount Joy Borough 717-653-2300

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QUADRANT A

Froehlich ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: West Main StreetMunicipality: Mountville BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Football field, open spaceContact: Mountville Community Services Foundation

717-285-4644

Glatfelter Community ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Lancaster Avenue (PA Rte. 462), across from

13th StreetMunicipality: Columbia BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol or petsTrail Length: 1/4 mile trackTrail Surface: CindersTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Tennis courts, football stadium,

playground, ball fields, track, pavilionsContact: Columbia Borough 717-684-2468

Hamilton ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Maple Avenue and Spring Grove AvenueMunicipality: Lancaster TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Basketball courts, ball field, playground,

pavilionContact: Hamilton Park Playground Association

Historic Lancaster Walking TourDate Explored: ___________________Location: 100 South Queen Street, LancasterMunicipality: City of LancasterCost: $7/person, $6/senior each visitHours: 1 pm Daily, 10 am Tues, Fri, SatOpen Season: April to OctoberTrail Length: 1 mileTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Historic Lancaster Walking TourContact: Historic Lancaster Walking Tour

717-392-1776

Holly Pointe Nature PreserveDate Explored: ___________________Location: Red Maple RoadMunicipality: City of LancasterCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No bikes, alcohol, hunting, camping or fires.

Pets must be leashed.Trail Length: 0.4 miles (round trip)Trail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Walking, fishingContact: Lancaster County Conservancy


Ironville ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Ironville Pike near Fairview RoadMunicipality: West Hempfield TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol or petsTrail Length: N/AActivities: Basketball court, playground, open

space, pavilionContact: West Hempfield Township 717-285-5554Website: www.twp.west-hempfield.pa.us

Jacobs Creek ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: End of Sylvan RoadMunicipality: East Hempfield TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundTrail Length: 1 1/4 milesTrail Surface: Cinders

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Physical activity is an investment inyour health. Make it something you wantto do, not something you have to do. Getactive your way, every day - for life!

QUADRANT A

Trail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Playground, walking/biking trailContact: East Hempfield Township 717-898-3100

Janson ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Cherry and Sixth StreetsMunicipality: Columbia BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol or petsTrail Length: N/AActivities: Basketball court, playground, ball fieldContact: Columbia Borough 717-684-2468

Jaycee ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: 1031 Edgemoor CourtMunicipality: Manheim TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Stream, basketball court, playgroundContact: Manheim Twp Parks & Recreation

717-290-7180

John G. Herr ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Ironstone Ridge RoadMunicipality: Manor TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: 0.07 mile loopTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Walking pathContact: Manor Township 717-397-4769Website: www.manortwp.org

Lake Grubb Nature ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Rte. 23 at Hempfield Hill RoadMunicipality: West Hempfield TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: 1/4 mile paved trail is wheelchair accessibleRestrictions: No bikes, alcohol, animals, motorized vehicles,

hunting or fires

Trail Length: 1/4 to 1 mileTrail Surface: Mulched, pavedTrail Difficulty: Easy to moderateActivities: Walking trailContact: West Hempfield Township 717-285-5554Website: www.twp.west-hempfield.pa.us

Lake Grubb ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Hempfield Hill Road, south of Marietta PikeMunicipality: West Hempfield TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No alcohol, boating, swimming or petsTrail Length: 1 mileTrail Surface: Dirt, grass, woodedTrail Difficulty: ModerateActivities: Hiking trail, fishing, pavilion, 1/4 mile

ADA accessible trail, playgroundContact: West Hempfield Township 717-285-5554Website: www.twp.west-hempfield.pa.us

Lancaster County Central ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Eshelman Mill Road, Lancaster CityMunicipality: City of LancasterCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol. No horseback riding or bikes in

the Kiwanis AreaTrail Length: 10 Trails up to 3.6 milesTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: Easy to difficultActivities: Trails for hiking, bicycling, horseback

riding, cross country skiing, fitness trail,skate park, tennis & volleyball courts,ball fields, soccer field, playgrounds



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Think of minutes of physical activity asdollars in your health bank and make aninvestment in your health today.

QUADRANT A

QUADRANT A

Lancaster County Central Park PoolDate Explored: ___________________Location: Chesapeake StreetMunicipality: City of LancasterCost: Daily rates, membershipsHours: 11:30 am - 7 pm Mon-Sat, 12:30-7 pm SunOpen Season: Year round, Pool is seasonalRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Outdoor pool, volleyball

court, baseball field,playground



Lancaster Family YMCADate Explored: ___________________Location: 572 North Queen StreetMunicipality: City of LancasterCost: Free up to 2 days/weekHours: Mon-Fri 9:30-10:30 amOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: Age 60 and overTrail Length: N/AActivities: Aquatic programContact: Lancaster Family YMCA 717-394-7474

Lancaster Junction Recreation TrailDate Explored: ___________________Location: Champ Blvd off Rte. 283 near LandisvilleMunicipality: East Hempfield TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No motorized vehicles, alcohol, hunting, or

firesTrail Length: 2 1/2 milesTrail Surface: CindersTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Running, walking, horseback riding,

bicycling, cross-country skiingContact: Lancaster County Parks & Recreation Dept.

717-299-8215Website: www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior CenterDate Explored: ___________________Location: 601 South Queen StreetMunicipality: City of LancasterCost: FreeHours: Wednesdays 10:15 amOpen Season: September through MayRestrictions: Age 60 and overTrail Length: N/AActivities: PEPPI, weight resistance, walkingContact: Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center

717-299-3943

Lancaster Recreation Commission Senior CenterDate Explored: ___________________Location: 525 Fairview AvenueMunicipality: City of LancasterCost: FreeHours: Mondays 10 amOpen Season: September through MayRestrictions: Age 60 and overTrail Length: N/AActivities: PEPPI, weight resistance walking

programContact: LRC Senior Center 717-399-7671

Landis WoodsDate Explored: ___________________Location: 2369 Lititz PikeMunicipality: Manheim TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: UnknownTrail Difficulty: UnknownActivities: Picnic area, stream, natural area, trails,

Boettcher House Museum, restroomsContact: 717-569-2426

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QUADRANT A

Legion ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: King Street, MaytownMunicipality: East Donegal TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No alcohol, dogs must be leashedTrail Length: N/AActivities: Pavilion, playground, ball fieldsContact: East Donegal Township 717-426-3167Contact Email:Website:

Lititz Community CenterDate Explored: ___________________Location: 301 Maple Avenue, LititzMunicipality: Warwick TownshipCost: FreeOpen Season: January through MayRestrictions: Age 60 and overTrail Length: N/AActivities: Aquatic programContact: Lititz Community Center 717-626-5096

Lititz Lion’s ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: West Second Avenue and Spruce StreetMunicipality: Lititz BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, playgroundContact: Lititz Borough 717-626-2044

Lititz Senior CenterDate Explored: ___________________Location: 201 West Market Street, LititzMunicipality: Warwick TownshipCost: FreeHours: Mondays 10 amOpen Season: September through MayRestrictions: Age 60 and overTrail Length: N/AActivities: PEPPI, weight resistance walking

programContact: Lititz Senior Center 717-626-2800

Lititz Springs ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: West Maple StreetMunicipality: Lititz BoroughCost: Free park, reserve pavilionsHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: 1/4 mileTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Ballfield, playground, walking path,

pavilions, band shellContact: Lititz Springs Park, Inc. 717-626-8981Website: www.lititzspringspark.org

Lititz Springs PoolDate Explored: ___________________Location: West Maple StreetMunicipality: Lititz BoroughCost: Fee for poolHours: Dawn to dusk, Pool 12-8 pmOpen Season: Year round, Pool is seasonalActivities: Outdoor pool, skate parkContact: Lititz Borough 717-626-8484

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Activities You Can Do At Play� Make a personal or family commitment to

try a new activity each season: snowshoe,curl, hike, bike, dance, bowl, fish, camp, ice-skate, ski, swim, in-line skate, walk, run, skiprope, play tag with your kids or play ball inthe park.

� Join a club or organization that coordinatesactive living events.

� Participate in community programs and trysome new activities.

� Get in the garden and dig, prune, rake andweed.

� See how many different 10-minute walking,wheeling or cycling routes you can find inyour neighborhood.

� Hit a tennis ball with a friend.� Arrange to meet a friend for a walk every

day at the same time.� Join a Tai Chi or yoga class.� Go line dancing, folk dancing or square

Lititz-Warwick TrailwayDate Explored: ___________________Location: Clay Road north of Rte. 772Municipality: Warwick TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No motorized vehiclesTrail Length: 0.9 mileTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Walking trailContact: Warwick Township 717-626-8900Website: www.warwicktownship.org

Lloyd H. Fuhrman ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Rock Point RoadMunicipality: East Donegal TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No alcohol, bicycles or motorized vehicles.

Dogs must be leashedTrail Length: 1 mileTrail Surface: GravelTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Pavilion, soccer, ball fields, gazebo,

walking trail, skate parkContact: East Donegal Township 717-426-3167

Lockard ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: East New StreetMunicipality: Mountville BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Playground, pavilionContact: Mountville Borough 717-285-5547

Locust Street ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Locust and New StreetsMunicipality: Lititz BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Playground, basketball court, pavilion,

open spaceContact: Lititz Borough 717-626-2044

Logan ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: West High StreetMunicipality: Manheim BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball fields, soccer and hockey fieldsContact: Manheim Borough 717-665-2461

Long’s ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Harrisburg Pike off US Rte. 30Municipality: City of LancasterCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Basketball courts, volleyball courts,

tennis courts, playgrounds, fitness trail,walking trail, pavilions

Contact: City of Lancaster 717-291-4711

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QUADRANT A

Activities You Can Do On The Way� Walk, cycle, in-line skate or wheel to work

or school.� Get off the bus two stops early and walk

home.� Leave the car in a parking lot 10 minutes

from work and walk the rest of the way.� Take your bike to work – you’ll save on gas

as well as help to protect the environmentand your health.

� If your job involves a lot of driving, planseveral short stops in your day. Get out ofthe car and walk for 10 minutes or morewhenever you can.

Longwood SquareDate Explored: ___________________Location: Long SquareMunicipality: East Donegal TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No alcohol, dogs must be leashedTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: Wood chipsTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Playground, walking trailContact: East Donegal Township 717-426-3167

Makel Legion ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Avenue NMunicipality: Columbia BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol or petsTrail Length: N/AActivities: Basketball court, playground, ball field,

pavilionContact: Columbia Borough 717-684-2468

Manheim Township High School PoolDate Explored: ___________________Location: School Road, North of NeffsvilleMunicipality: Manheim TownshipCost: $3/person, $6/family each visitHours: Thursdays 7:15-8:45 pmOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: Manheim Twp residents only, children under

14 must be accompanied by an adultTrail Length: N/AActivities: Pool, family swimContact: Manheim Twp Parks & Recreation

717-290-7180

Manor Township Community ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Charlestown and Millersville RoadsMunicipality: Manor TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol, swimming, skateboarding, or

campingTrail Length: 0.6 mileTrail Surface: Paved and unpavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Ball fields, volleyball courts (paved and

sand), basketball courts, playground,disc-golf, fishing (with license), walkingpaths, pavilions

Contact: Manor Township 717-397-4769Website: www.manortwp.org

Manor Township Office ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Fairway DriveMunicipality: Manor TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, natural areaContact: Manor Township 717-397-4769Website: www.manortwp.org

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QUADRANT A

Activities You Can Do At School� Take an evening fitness class at your

neighborhood school, and encourage yourfriends to do the same.

� Support quality daily physical education atyour child’s school.

� Encourage teachers to talk about physicalactivity and active living.

� Create a walking school bus with otherparents in your neighborhood – instead ofcar-pooling, take turns walking the kids toschool.

� Choose physical education as one of yourcourses.

� Get involved in intramural programs.

Maple Grove ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Columbia Avenue near Stone Mill RoadMunicipality: Lancaster TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Open space, community building

available for rentContact: Lancaster Township 717-291-1213

Marietta Riverfront ParkMunicipality: Marietta BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No fires, alcohol, motorized vehicles or

huntingTrail Length: 1.7 milesTrail Surface: DirtTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Hiking, cycling, horseback riding, cross

country skiing, walkingContact: Marietta Borough 717-426-4143

Martin E. Grieder ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Dickinson AvenueMunicipality: Manor TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: 0.7 mileTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Basketball courts, playground, ball fields,

shuffleboard court, multi-use field,walking path, sand volleyball courts,pavilion

Contact: Manor Township 717-397-4769Website: www.manortwp.org

Masonic Conference Center PoolDate Explored: ___________________Location: 1244 Bainbridge Road, ElizabethtownMunicipality: Elizabethtown BoroughCost: $3/person each visitHours: Tuesdays 7 am-9 pmOpen Season: Year roundTrail Length: N/AActivities: Indoor pool splash bash swimming,

floating, divingContact: GEARS Office 717-367-0355

Mount Joy Borough ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Market and Manheim StreetsMunicipality: Mount Joy BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol. Pets must be leashed.Trail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, tennis courts, playground,

pavilionsContact: Mount Joy Borough 717-653-2300

Mountville Borough ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Clay StreetMunicipality: Mountville BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, playgrounds, pavilion, tennis

courtsContact: Mountville Borough 717-285-5547

Mountville Swimming PoolDate Explored: ___________________Location: West StreetMunicipality: Mountville BoroughCost: Daily rates, membershipsHours: 12 - 8 pmOpen Season: May to SeptemberRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Swimming poolContact: Mountville Swimming Pool 717-285-2747

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Mummau ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: West High StreetMunicipality: Manheim BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, volleyball court, pavilion, open

play areaContact: Manheim Borough

717-665-2461

Municipal ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: 1821 Municipal DriveMunicipality: Manheim TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Picnic area, basketball court, baseball

field, softball field, municipal garden,soccer fields, playground, restrooms


Musser ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: East Chestnut StreetMunicipality: City of LancasterCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Open field, playgroundContact: City of Lancaster 717-291-4711

Newville ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Turnpike and Frys RoadsMunicipality: West Donegal TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: PlaygroundContact: West Donegal Township 717-367-7178

Noel S. Dorwart Memorial ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Good Drive north of Marietta AvenueMunicipality: East Hempfield TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Open spaceContact: East Hempfield Township 717-898-3100

Northwest Corridor ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Lemon StreetMunicipality: City of LancasterCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Basketball court, walking trail,

playgroundContact: City of Lancaster 717-291-4711

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Activities You Can Do At Home� Create a new morning routine. Start your

day with 10 minutes of movement indoors or outdoors. Some stretching and a shortwalk first thing in the morning can be betterthan caffeine.

� Go for a bike ride.� Trade in your power mower for a push mower.� Park the car 10 minutes away from the store

you are going to. Better yet, leave the car at home.

� If you live in a seniors’ residence, start a hall-walking group. Add to your route each weekand pick up friends along the way.

� Parents – play catch or fly a kite with your kids.� Dance to your favorite up-beat music for

10 minutes a day.� Start a physical activity routine with a friend.

Over 50 and Fit Walking ClubDate Explored: ___________________Location: Lancaster General Health Campus, Harrisburg

Pike & Rohrerstown RoadMunicipality: East Hempfield TownshipCost: $30/person annuallyHours: Thursdays 9 amOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: Age 50 and overTrail Length: Up to 2 milesTrail Surface: Indoor/outdoorTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Indoor/outdoor walkingContact: Lancaster General Wellness Center

717-544-3138

Overlook Activities CenterDate Explored: ___________________Location: 2042 Lititz PikeMunicipality: Manheim TownshipCost: FreeHours: 7 am - 1 pm Mon-FriOpen Season: September through MayRestrictions: Pets on leash. No motor vehicles or alcoholTrail Length: VariesTrail Surface: MacadamTrail Difficulty: Easy to moderateActivities: Indoor walking, 16 outdoor trailsContact: Overlook Activities Center 717-560-4185Website: www.manheimtownship.org

Overlook Community ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Fruitville PikeMunicipality: Manheim TownshipCost: Free park, fee for mini golfHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: UnknownTrail Difficulty: UnknownActivities: Soccer fields, trails, miniature golf, golf

driving range, baseball fields, naturalareas, restrooms


Overlook ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: 2042 Lititz PikeMunicipality: Manheim TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Pavilion, picnic area, playground,

swimming pool, wading pool, activitiescenter, skate park, volleyball

Contact: 717-569-2071

Perelman ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: 1996 Landis Valley RoadMunicipality: Manheim TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: UnknownTrail Difficulty: Unknown

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Activities You Can Do At Work� Take stretch breaks during meetings.� Have a “walking” meeting – grab your

colleague and discuss business while taking a walk.

� Pretend the elevator is out of service – take the stairs.

� Post a notice near the entrance to thestairway suggesting people take the stairsand have them sign it when they do toencourage others to follow their lead.

� Replace your coffee break with awalking/wheeling break.

� Contract your stomach and back muscleswhile sitting in your chair or on the bus.

� Take a brisk walk before lunch for about 10 minutes.

� Try to make active living one of the goals ofyour work team.

� Roll your shoulders and stretch your neckwhen sitting in front of the computer.

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Activities: Canoe launch, trail, natural area,streams, pond


Pleasant View Retirement Community Town Square Health ClubDate Explored: ___________________Location: 544 North Penryn Road, ManheimMunicipality: Penn TownshipCost: FreeHours: Fridays 1-2 pmOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: Age 60 and overTrail Length: N/AActivities: Unstructured lap swimContact: Town Square Health Club 717-665-2445

Poplar Street ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: 70 South Poplar StreetMunicipality: Elizabethtown BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball fieldContact: GEARS Office 717-367-0355

R&J Memorial Baseball FieldDate Explored: ___________________Location: Anderson Ferry Road (Rte. 772)Municipality: East Donegal TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No alcohol, dogs must be leashedTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: Wood chipsTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Pavilion, playground, walking trailContact: East Donegal Township 717-426-3167

Rannels-Kettle Run Nature PreserveDate Explored: ___________________Location: Dead End Road south of US Rte. 322Municipality: Elizabeth TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No bikes, alcohol, camping or fires. Pets must

be leashed.Trail Length: 2 milesTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: ModerateActivities: Hiking, fishing, huntingContact: Lancaster County Conservancy


Reidenbaugh ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: 1001 Buckwalter RoadMunicipality: Manheim TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: UnknownTrail Difficulty: UnknownActivities: Basketball court, volleyball court, tennis

courts, baseball fields, soccer fields,trails, playground


Reservoir ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: East King StreetMunicipality: City of LancasterCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Street hockey rink, basketball court,

volleyball court, playground, pavilionContact: City of Lancaster 717-291-4711

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Riverfront ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Vinegar Ferry Road, MariettaMunicipality: East Donegal TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No alcohol, dogs must be leashed.Trail Length: N/AActivities: Pavilion, playground, river accessContact: East Donegal Township 717-426-3167

Rotary ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Commerce Street underneath the Columbia-

Wrightsville BridgeMunicipality: Columbia BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol or petsTrail Length: N/AActivities: Basketball court, playground,

whiffle ball fieldContact: Columbia Borough 717-684-2468

Schaeffer ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: 875 Pleasure RoadMunicipality: Manheim TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Playground, baseball field, wooded areaContact: Manheim Twp Parks & Recreation

717-290-7180

Sico ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Park Avenue north of East Main StreetMunicipality: Mount Joy BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol. Pets must be leashed.Trail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, basketball courts, playground,

volleyball courts, pavilionsContact: Mount Joy Borough 717-653-2300

Silver Spring ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: 3800 Ironville Pike and Marietta Avenue

in ColumbiaMunicipality: West Hempfield TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol or petsTrail Length: N/AActivities: Pavilion, baseball field, soccer field, sand

volleyball court, picnic tables and grills,playground, restrooms


Sixth Ward Memorial ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: East Ross and Hamilton StreetsMunicipality: City of LancasterCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, playground, basketball courtsContact: City of Lancaster 717-291-4711

Skyline ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: 245 Eden RoadMunicipality: Manheim TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Swimming pool, wading pool, tennis

court, volleyball court, basketball court,shuffleboard, picnic area, football field,playground

Contact: 717-569-2471

Southend ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: South Christian and North StreetsMunicipality: City of LancasterCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, playground, basketball courtContact: City of Lancaster 717-291-4711

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Spanish American Civic Association Senior CenterDate Explored: ___________________Location: 545 Pershing AvenueMunicipality: Lancaster TownshipCost: FreeHours: Tuesdays 10 amOpen Season: September through MayRestrictions: Age 60 and overTrail Length: N/AActivities: PEPPI, weight resistance walking

programContact: SACA Senior Center 717-295-7989

Speedwell Forge LakeDate Explored: ___________________Location: West of Rte. 501 on Brubaker Valley RoadMunicipality: Elizabeth TownshipCost: FreeHours: Open 24 hours dailyOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No camping, gas powered motors or alcohol.

Dogs must be leashed, must havepermit/registration/license for boating/fishing.

Trail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Walking path & 3 boat launch areas on

west side. Picnicking and water retrievaltraining for dogs are permitted

Contact: Fish & Boat Commission, Regional Office717-626-0228

Website: www.fish.state.pa.us

Speedwell Forge ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Speedwell Forge Road and Long LaneMunicipality: Elizabeth TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol. Hunting allowed during

authorized seasons with license.Trail Length: 1/2 mileTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: ModerateActivities: Hiking, hunting, horseback riding, cross

country skiing, fishingContact: Lancaster County Parks & Recreation Dept.


Spring Hill ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Spring Hill LaneMunicipality: Mountville BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: 1 1/2 milesTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Basketball court, walking trail, open

spaceContact: Mountville Borough 717-285-5547

State Gameland No. 156Date Explored: ___________________Location: Route 322 and Pumping Station RoadMunicipality: Elizabeth TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol. Hunting and fishing allowed

according to state regulationsTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: ModerateActivities: Hiking, fishing, huntingContact: PA Game Commission SE Regional Office

1-877-877-9470Website: www.pgc.state.pa.us

Stauffer ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: 1241 Lititz PikeMunicipality: Manheim TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: UnknownTrail Difficulty: UnknownActivities: Picnic area, playground, tennis courts,

volleyball court, softball field, trails,soccer fields, historic buildings


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Stonemill GreenwayDate Explored: ___________________Location: Stonemill RoadMunicipality: Lancaster TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: Less than 1/4 mileTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Walking trailContact: Lancaster Township 717-291-1213

Stoner ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: 2200 Northbrook DriveMunicipality: Manheim TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: UnknownTrail Difficulty: UnknownActivities: Ball fields, soccer fields, trail, fitness

courses, volleyball court, basketballcourt, restrooms


Swan ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: East Stiegel StreetMunicipality: Manheim BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: 400 feetTrail Surface: Rubber paversTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Ball fields, walking pathContact: Manheim Borough 717-665-2461

Turkey Hill Trail Nature PreserveDate Explored: ___________________Location: River Road near Letort RoadMunicipality: Manor TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year round

Restrictions: No bikes, fishing, alcohol, hunting, camping orfires. Pets must be leashed.

Trail Length: 3.1 milesTrail Surface: Dirt, grass, woodedTrail Difficulty: DifficultActivities: HikingContact: Lancaster County Conservancy


T-Walkers Park City Walking ClubDate Explored: ___________________Location: Park City Mall, Harrisburg Pike and Route 30Municipality: City of LancasterCost: $3/person each visitHours: Mall HoursOpen Season: Year roundTrail Length: 1.35 miles one time aroundTrail Surface: IndoorTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Indoor walkingContact: 717-299-4233

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Benefits of Regular Activity� Improved health, fitness and self-esteem

� Better posture and balance

� Weight control

� Stronger muscles and bones

� Feeling more energetic

� Relaxation and reduced stress

� Continued independent living in later life

Health Risks of Inactivity:� Premature death

� Heart disease

� Obesity

� High blood pressure

� Adult-onset diabetes

� Osteoporosis

� Stroke

� Depression

� Colon cancer

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Veterans Memorial ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Adele AvenueMunicipality: Manheim BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year round, Pool is seasonalRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: 1/4 mileTrail Surface: CindersTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Playground, batting cage, ball fields,

hockey/football fields, basketball/volleyball courts, outdoor track,pole vault pit, swimming pools

Contact: Manheim Borough 717-665-2461

War Memorial ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: East Walnut StreetMunicipality: Marietta BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No dogs, bikes, motorized vehicles or alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball fields, playground, picnic pavilions,

open grass areaContact: Marietta Borough 717-426-4143

Warwick Township Linear ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Market Street in Lititz Borough to Newport

RoadMunicipality: Warwick TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No motorized vehicles or alcoholTrail Length: 1800 & 3200 feetTrail Surface: Stone dust, pavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Playground, soccer and baseball fields,

walking, biking, rollerblading trailContact: Warwick Township 717-626-8900Website: www.warwicktownship.org

Warwick Township Lion’s ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Twin Brook Road in RothsvilleMunicipality: Warwick TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year round

Trail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Softball field, tennis courts, street

hockey rink, walking and biking trail,2 sand volleyball courts

Contact: Warwick Township 717-626-8900Website: www.warwicktownship.org

Washington Boro ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Penn Street, Rte. 999Municipality: Manor TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, basketball court, playground,

and pavilionContact: Manor Township 717-397-4769Website: www.manortwp.org

West Donegal Township Ball FieldsDate Explored: ___________________Location: West Ridge RoadMunicipality: West Donegal TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball fieldsContact: West Donegal Township 717-367-7178

Westview ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Glen Avenue south of Donegal Springs RoadMunicipality: Mount Joy BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, basketball courts, playgroundContact: Mount Joy Borough 717-653-2300

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Physical activity doesn’t have to be

very hard to improve your health.

Wheatland Hills ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Conestoga BoulevardMunicipality: East Hempfield TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundTrail Length: 1/2 mileTrail Surface: MulchedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Playground, walking trailContact: East Hempfield Township 717-898-3100

Wolgemuth ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Elizabethtown RoadMunicipality: Mount Joy TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball fields, multi-purpose field, sand

volleyball court, pedestrian path,playground, pavilion

Contact: Mount Joy Township 717-653-4959

Woods Edge ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: South Centerville RoadMunicipality: Manor TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Playground, open play areaContact: Manor Township 717-397-4769Website: www.manortwp.org

YWCA of LancasterDate Explored: ___________________Location: 110 North Lime Street, Lancaster CityMunicipality: City of LancasterCost: FreeHours: Mon or Thurs 1:30-2:30 pmOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: Age 60 and overTrail Length: N/AActivities: Aquatic programContact: Lancaster YWCA 717-393-1735

Adamstown Grove ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: West Main StreetMunicipality: Adamstown BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundTrail Length: 1/2 mileTrail Surface: StoneTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Tennis court, basketball court, walking

trailContact: Adamstown Borough 717-484-2280

Bethany ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Jeff AvenueMunicipality: Ephrata BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No motorized vehicles, alcohol or drugsTrail Length: N/AActivities: Pavilion, basketball court, volleyball

court, playgroundContact: Ephrata Recreation Center 717-738-1167Website: www.ephratarec.com

Bowmansville Memorial ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Church Street and Maple Grove Road in

BowmansvilleMunicipality: Brecknock TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, tennis courts, pavilions,

playgroundContact: Brecknock Township 717-445-5933

Brickyard ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Mason Drive and Queen StreetMunicipality: Ephrata BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No motorized vehicles, alcohol or drugsTrail Length: 1/4 mileTrail Surface: Cinders

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Trail Difficulty: Easy to moderateActivities: Tennis court, basketball court, pond,

playground, walking trailContact: Ephrata Recreation Center 717-738-1167Website: www.ephratarec.com

Broad Street ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Broad StreetMunicipality: Akron BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Roller hockey court, combination

soccer/ballfield, playground, pavilionContact: Akron Borough 717-859-1600

Brubaker ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Dry Tavern Road (PA Route 897), south of

FivepointvilleMunicipality: Brecknock TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: Less than 1 mileTrail Surface: DirtTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Ball fields, soccer field, roller hockey

rink, tennis courts, pavilions, playground,walking trail

Contact: Brecknock Township 717-445-5933

Chapel Gate ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Park View DriveMunicipality: West Cocalico TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Soccer field, basketball court, ball field,

playground, pavilionContact: West Cocalico Township 717-336-8720

Cocalico Senior CenterDate Explored: ___________________Location: 156 West Main Street, ReinholdsMunicipality: West Cocalico TownshipCost: Free

Hours: Tuesdays 9:30 amOpen Season: September through MayRestrictions: Age 60 and overTrail Length: N/AActivities: PEPPI, weight resistance walking

programContact: Cocalico Senior Center 717-336-7489

Conestoga Valley Community CenterDate Explored: ___________________Location: 333 West Main Street, Leola at The

MeadowbrookMunicipality: Upper Leacock TownshipCost: $2/person Silver ProgramHours: Mon-Sat 10 am-3 pm; Sun 2-4 pmOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: Age 60 or 62 and over depending on programTrail Length: N/AActivities: Seniors Tai Chi, the “Silver Program”Contact: Conestoga Valley Community Center

717-656-0746

D.F. Buchmiller ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Route 222 south of Lancaster CityMunicipality: West Lampeter TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol or huntingTrail Length: 1/2 mileTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Hiking, ball field, tennis courts,

playgrounds, cross country skiing,fishing, pavilions



Denver Community PoolDate Explored: ___________________Location: Reinholds Road, just north of the PA TurnpikeMunicipality: Denver BoroughCost: Daily rates, membershipsHours: 12-8 pmOpen Season: May to SeptemberRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Community poolContact: Denver Borough

717-336-6106, 717-336-2831

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Denver Memorial Park and PlaygroundDate Explored: ___________________Location: Main Street, west of Sixth StreetMunicipality: Denver BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: 1/2 mileTrail Surface: MacadamTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Playground, rollerblade rink, ball fields,

football field, basketball court, volleyballcourt, shuffleboard courts, pavilions,walking trail

Contact: Denver Park Assoc at Denver Borough717-336-2831

East Cocalico PoolDate Explored: ___________________Location: Ream RoadMunicipality: East Cocalico TownshipCost: Daily rates, membershipsHours: Dawn to dusk, Pool 12-8 pmOpen Season: Year round, Pool is seasonalRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: 1/2 milesTrail Surface: UnpavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Swimming, basketball courts, tennis

court, walking trail, fitness trailContact: East Cocalico Township 717-336-1720

Ephrata Recreation CenterDate Explored: ___________________Location: 130 S.Academy DriveMunicipality: Ephrata BoroughCost: $8/person/visit or membership requiredHours: Mon-Fri 5am-10pm, Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 11am-

6pmOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No alcohol or drugsTrail Length: N/AActivities: Gymnasium, indoor swimming pool,

racquetball, game room, multi-purposerooms, fitness center, cardio center

Contact: Ephrata Recreation Center 717-738-1167Website: www.ephratarec.com

Fishing Creek ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Church Street near Blue Jay DriveMunicipality: East Cocalico Township

Cost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol. Fishing allowed according to state

regulationsTrail Length: N/AActivities: Open space, fishing with a licenseContact: East Cocalico Township 717-336-1720

Flory ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Greenland Drive behind East Towne MallMunicipality: East Lampeter TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball fields, basketball court, tennis

court, playground, volleyball courtContact: East Lampeter Township 717-393-1567

Gap ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Rte. 897 and Rte. 30Municipality: Salisbury TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No bikesTrail Length: Up to 1 mileTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Walking trailsContact: Salisbury Township 717-768-8059

Hobson ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Hobson RoadMunicipality: East Lampeter TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: 1 1/2 mileTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Ball field, playground, pavilion, sand

volleyball court, walking trailContact: East Lampeter Township 717-393-1567

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QUADRANT B

Hopeland Community ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Hopeland Road and Clay RoadMunicipality: Clay TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, basketball court, volleyball

courtContact: Clay Township 717-733-9675

Intercourse Community ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Route 340 east of IntercourseMunicipality: Leacock TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No alcohol or motorized vehicles. Pets must

be leashed.Trail Length: Less than 1/2 mileTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Playground, 3 pavilions (1 is enclosed),

2 sand volleyball courts, pond, walkingtrail, 2 gazebos, open area, restrooms

Contact: Leacock Township 717-768-8585

Lafayette ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Lincoln Highway near Landis AvenueMunicipality: East Lampeter TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, playground, pavilion, sand

volleyball courtContact: East Lampeter Township 717-393-1567

Leacock Civic ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Hollander Road in IntercourseMunicipality: Leacock TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No alcohol or motorized vehicles. Pets must

be leashed.

Trail Length: N/AActivities: Enclosed pavilion, playground, ball fieldContact: Leacock Township 717-768-8585

Leola Community Pool and ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Main Street and Glenola Drive, LeolaMunicipality: Upper Leacock TownshipCost: Free park, fee for poolHours: Dawn to dusk, Pool 12-8 pmOpen Season: Year round, Pool is seasonalRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Playground, exercise trail, basketball

court, volleyball court, ball field, tenniscourts, 3 pools, pavilions

Contact: Upper Leacock Township 717-656-9755

Lincoln Heights Outdoor Recreation AreaDate Explored: ___________________Location: Hammon AvenueMunicipality: Ephrata BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No motorized vehicles, alcohol or drugsTrail Length: 1/4 mileTrail Surface: CindersTrail Difficulty: Easy to moderateActivities: Playground, 3 ball fields, gazebo, walking

trailContact: Ephrata Recreation Center 717-738-1167Website: www.ephratarec.com

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Safety Tips• Always cross at the crosswalk or corner• Stop! Look left, right, and left again• Obey all traffic signs and signals• Be seen! Wear light or brightly colored

clothing! Carry a flashlight at night!• Always walk on the sidewalk. If there is no

sidewalk, always face traffic.• Bicyclists and rollerbladers should wear

helmets.• Do not wear headphones. They keep you

from hearing what is going on around you.

Lincoln Heights ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Lincoln Heights Avenue & Hummer RoadMunicipality: Ephrata BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No motorized vehicles, alcohol or drugsTrail Length: N/AActivities: PlaygroundContact: Ephrata Recreation Center 717-738-1167Website: www.ephratarec.com

Loyd Rowland Memorial ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: North 11th Street in AkronMunicipality: Akron BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No horses or motorized vehiclesTrail Length: 3 milesTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: ModerateActivities: Bike and walking trail, tennis courts,

playground, pavilions, small pond, picnicareas

Contact: Akron Borough 717-859-1600

Main Street ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Main Street in ReinholdsMunicipality: West Cocalico TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Basketball court, playground, pavilionContact: West Cocalico Township 717-336-8720

Middle Creek Wildlife Management AreaDate Explored: ___________________Location: Kleinfeltersville Road, north of PA TurnpikeMunicipality: Clay TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol. Hunting and fishing allowed

during authorized seasons.Trail Length: VariesTrail Surface: Dirt, grass, woodedTrail Difficulty: Moderate to difficultActivities: Fishing, hunting, hiking trails, open

spaceContact: Middle Creek Visitors Center 717-733-1512

Money Rocks County ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Narvon Road, south of US Route 322Municipality: East Earl TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol. Hunting allowed during

authorized seasons.Trail Length: 1/2 mileTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: Moderate to difficultActivities: Hiking, horseback riding, hunting,

mountain biking, rock climbingContact: Lancaster County Parks & Recreation Dept.


Mountain ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Mohler Church Road & North Maple StreetMunicipality: Ephrata BoroughCost: Free, archery range; membership requiredHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No motorized vehicles, alcohol or drugsTrail Length: 3/4 mileTrail Surface: Grass, dirtTrail Difficulty: Easy to moderateActivities: Walking trail, indoor/outdoor archery

rangeContact: Ephrata Recreation Center 717-738-1167Website: www.ephratarec.com

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New Holland Community Memorial ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: 400 Block of East Jackson StreetMunicipality: New Holland BoroughCost: Free park, fee for tennis/golfHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol, motorized vehicles or firesTrail Length: N/AActivities: Tennis courts, pitch & putt, street

hockey area, horseshoes, quoits, baseballdiamond, basketball courts, playground

Contact: New Holland Borough 717-354-4567

Nissley ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Bellvue AvenueMunicipality: Ephrata BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No motorized vehicles, alcohol or drugsTrail Length: N/AActivities: Playground, ball field, basketball court,

pavilionContact: Ephrata Recreation Center 717-738-1167Website: www.ephratarec.com

North Fourth Street PlaygroundDate Explored: ___________________Location: Fourth and Pine StreetsMunicipality: Denver BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Playground, ball fieldContact: Denver Borough 717-336-2831

Northeast Neighborhood ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Millport Road and Lampeter RoadMunicipality: West Lampeter TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, playgroundContact: Lancaster Christian School 717-392-8092

Old Homestead Recreation ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Hayloft RoadMunicipality: East Cocalico TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Playground, open spaceContact: East Cocalico Township 717-336-1720

Olde Leacock Village ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Apricot AvenueMunicipality: Upper Leacock TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: Less than 0.2 mileTrail Surface: Quarry dustTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Ball field, playgrounds, basketball court,

quoits, walking pathContact: Upper Leacock Township 717-656-9755

Pioneer ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Boomerang DriveMunicipality: Ephrata BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No motorized vehicles, alcohol or drugsTrail Length: N/AActivities: PlaygroundContact: Ephrata Recreation Center 717-738-1167Website: www.ephratarec.com

Quarry Road PlaygroundDate Explored: ___________________Location: Quarry Road near Forest Hills RoadMunicipality: Upper Leacock TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: PlaygroundContact: Upper Leacock Township 717-656-9755

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Reamstown Memorial ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Church Street in ReamstownMunicipality: East Cocalico TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Playground, ball fields, soccer/hockey

field, basketball courts, tennis court,volleyball court, pavilions

Contact: East Cocalico Township 717-336-1720

Redcay ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Russell AlleyMunicipality: Ephrata BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No motorized vehicles, alcohol or drugsTrail Length: N/AActivities: Playground, basketball courtContact: Ephrata Recreation Center 717-738-1167Website: www.ephratarec.com

Rothsville Fireman’s Memorial ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Picnic Woods Road, RothsvilleMunicipality: Warwick TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, playground, pavilion, volleyball

courtContact: Rothsville Fire Company 717-626-7805

Schoeneck ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Queen Street in SchoeneckMunicipality: West Cocalico TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility:Restrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, walking paths, sand court,

pavilionContact: West Cocalico Township 717-336-8720

Snyder Community ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Synder Lane and Clay School RoadMunicipality: Clay TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, open spaceContact: Clay Township 717-733-9675

State Gameland No. 220Date Explored: ___________________Location: Swamp Church and Blainsport RoadsMunicipality: West Cocalico TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol. Hunting and fishing allowed

according to state regulationsTrail Length: Under 1/2 mileTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: ModerateActivities: Hiking, hunting, fishing with licensesContact: PA Game Commission SE Regional Office


State Gameland No. 46-70Date Explored: ___________________Location: Kleinfeltersville Road, north of PA TurnpikeMunicipality: Clay TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol. Hunting and fishing allowed

during authorized seasons.Trail Length: VariesTrail Surface: Dirt, grass, woodedTrail Difficulty: ModerateActivities: Hunting, hiking, fishingContact: PA Game Commission SE Regional Office


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QUADRANT B

State Gameland No. 52Date Explored: ___________________Location: Edwards road, north of PA TurnpikeMunicipality: Brecknock TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol. Hunting allowed according to

state regulations.Trail Length: VariesTrail Surface: Dirt, grass, woodedTrail Difficulty: VariesActivities: Hunting, nature trailsContact: PA Game Commission SE Regional Office


Stone Quarry Road ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Stone Quarry RoadMunicipality: West Earl TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: Crushed stoneTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Walking trailContact: West Earl Township 717-859-3201

Sycamore Acres ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Sycamore DriveMunicipality: Ephrata TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No motorized vehicles, alcohol or drugsTrail Length: N/AActivities: Playground, basketball courtContact: Ephrata Recreation Center 717-738-1167Website: www.ephratarec.com

Terraces ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Irene AvenueMunicipality: Ephrata BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No motorized vehicles, alcohol or drugsTrail Length: N/A

Activities: Playground, ball field, off-street sleddingContact: Ephrata Recreation Center 717-738-1167Website: www.ephratarec.com

Terre Hill Community Memorial ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: 210 Lancaster Avenue,Terre HillMunicipality: East Earl TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Not handicap accessibleTrail Length: 1/4 mileTrail Surface: MulchedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Walking trails,

basketball, tennis, playgroundContact: Terre Hill Borough

717-445-4581

Thomas P. Grater Memorial ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Cocalico StreetMunicipality: Ephrata BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundAccessibility: Handicap accessibleRestrictions: No motorized vehicles, alcohol or drugsTrail Length: 3/8 mileTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: 3 Playgrounds, 2 pavilions, 2 ball fields,

3 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools,bandshell, skate park, playhouse,walking trail

Contact: Ephrata Recreation Center 717-738-1167Website: www.ephratarec.com

Upper Leacock Township Community BuildingDate Explored: ___________________Location: Hillcrest AvenueMunicipality: Upper Leacock TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, soccer fieldContact: Upper Leacock Township 717-656-9755

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Village ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Village RoadMunicipality: West Lampeter TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Basketball court, volleyball court,

ball field, playground, gazebo, inlineskating rink

Contact: West Lampeter Township 717-464-3731

Warwick Township Municipal Campus ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Clay RoadMunicipality: Warwick TownshipCost: Free park, rent pavilionHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Soccer fields, ball fields, playground,

pavilionContact: Warwick Township 717-626-8900Website: www.warwicktownship.org

West Earl Lions Club ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Newport RoadMunicipality: West Earl TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Walking and fitness trailContact: West Earl Township 717-859-3201

West Earl Township ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Municipal Drive and Metzler RoadMunicipality: West Earl TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, playground, pavilion, tennis

courts, basketball courtContact: West Earl Township 717-859-3201

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QUADRANT B

Starting to increase your physical activity is easierthan you think. Planning to start is the first step.Getting information is one step everyone cantake, and you’ve already taken that step bypicking up this book! You don’t need a grandplan to start, just keep it simple. Every time youtake a step you make progress. Congratulateyourself with each step.

Some easy ways to get started with physicalactivity are to learn more about activities.You canwatch a class or try a class. Many programs offer afree trial.You can read about an activity to learn howto do it or observe other people as they participatein the sport or activity.

There are many ways to add physical activity to yourlife. Start slowly and build up. Every little bit counts;add up your activities throughout the day. Build

physical activity into your life at home, at school, atwork, at play.... and on the way.

Including physical activity in your life does notneed to cost a lot of money.This guide offers

a great listing of free and low cost places to bephysically active. Choose activities that you like todo.You can find some time every day to add

physical activity to your routine.

You’re never too young or too old to start livingactively. People feel better when they are physicallyactive. Physical activity can be a family thing, or youcan do it on your own or with a friend.You can join an organized activity, or you can take a walk in the park.

The key is to take a first step and you already haveby reading LANCASTER ON THE MOVE!

First Steps to Physical Activity

Alexander-King Nature PreserveDate Explored: ___________________Location: King Pen Road, south of Noble RoadMunicipality: Little Britain TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: Pets must be leashed. No bikes, alcohol,

fishing, horses, vehicles, camping or firesTrail Length: N/AActivities: Hiking, huntingContact: Lancaster County Conservancy


Bell’s Run Nature PreserveDate Explored: ___________________Location: Highland RoadMunicipality: Colerain TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No bikes, alcohol, fishing, hunting, camping or

fires. Pets must be leashed.Trail Length: 1 mileTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: WalkingContact: Lancaster County Conservancy


Conestoga ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Kendig Road and Main StreetMunicipality: Conestoga TownshipCost: Daily rates, membershipsHours: Dawn to dusk, Pool 12-8 pmOpen Season: Year round, Pool is seasonalRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, community pool, pavilionContact: Conestoga Township 717-872-4301

Drumore Township Community ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Furniss Road, west of Rte. 272Municipality: Drumore TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Playground, ball field, pavilions, open

spaceContact: Drumore Township 717-548-2660

Fishing Creek Nature PreserveDate Explored: ___________________Location: Fishing Creek and Ferngled RoadsMunicipality: Drumore TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year round Restrictions: Pets must be leashed. No bikes, alcohol,

vehicles, camping or firesTrail Length: 2.1 miles round tripTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: ModerateActivities: Hiking, hunting, fishing, horseback ridingContact: Lancaster County Conservancy


Kelly’s Run Pinnacle Trail SystemDate Explored: ___________________Location: Holtwood Area near Rtes 372 and 272Municipality: Martic TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No horsesTrail Length: 3/4 to 4 milesTrail Surface: Dirt, grass, woodedTrail Difficulty: Easy to difficultActivities: Hiking, walking trailsContact: PP&L Holtwood Land Management

717-284-2278

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Kirkwood Community ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Buttermilk Lane off Kirkwood Pike

(PA Rte. 472)Municipality: Colerain TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, playground, pavilionContact: Colerain Township 717-529-2570

Martic Township ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Marticville Road/Rte. 324 near River RoadMunicipality: Martic TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: Pets must be leashed. No alcohol, fishing,

horses, vehicles, camping, fires, huntingTrail Length: VariesTrail Surface: Dirt, grass, woodedTrail Difficulty: ModerateActivities: Hiking, open spaceContact: Martic Township 717-284-2167

Millersville Borough ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Manor Avenue, Blue Rock Road/Rte. 999 and

Shertzer LaneMunicipality: Millersville BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: 0.6 mileTrail Surface: GrassTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Ball fields, basketball courts, playground,

tennis courts, volleyball courts,shuffleboard court, pavilions,horseshoe pits

Contact: Millersville Borough 717-872-4645

Millersville Senior CenterDate Explored: ___________________Location: 222 North George StreetMunicipality: Millersville BoroughCost: FreeHours: Fridays 9:30 amOpen Season: September through MayRestrictions: Age 60 and over

Trail Length: N/AActivities: PEPPI, weight resistance walking

programContact: Millersville Senior Center 717-871-9600

Millersville University Pucillo Gymnasium PoolMunicipality: Millersville BoroughCost: FreeOpen Season: February through MayRestrictions: Age 60 and overTrail Length: N/AActivities: Aquatic program, indoor poolContact: YWCA of Lancaster 717-393-1735

Muddy Run Recreation ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Rte. 372 Holtwood Road, 4 1/2 miles west of

The Buck (Rte. 272)Municipality: Martic TownshipCost: $8 first hour, $4/hour afterHours: Fri-Sun 7am-5pm Sept-May, Mon-Sun 7am-

5pm SummerOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No gas powered boatsTrail Length: N/AActivities: Canoeing, boating, paddle boat rentalsContact: Muddy Run Boat Dock 717-284-5869

Pequea Creek Natural AreaMunicipality: Martic TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: Pets must be leashed. No alcohol, fishing,

horses, vehicles, camping, fires, huntingTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: Easy to moderateActivities: HikingContact: Martic Township 717-284-2167

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PP&L Day Use AreaDate Explored: ___________________Location: Pequea Blvd, Rte. 324 and Duck Hill RoadMunicipality: Conestoga TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol. Hunting restricted in certain

areasTrail Length: VariesTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Fishing, hunting, hiking, biking,

birdwatching. Licenses required forfishing/hunting

Contact: Holtwood Environmental Preserve1-800-354-8383

Ray’s Woods Nature PreserveDate Explored: ___________________Location: Laurel Road off Rawlinsville RoadMunicipality: Providence TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No bikes, alcohol, hunting, fishing, camping or

fires. Pets must be leashed.Trail Length: 0.8 milesTrail Surface: Dirt, grass, woodedTrail Difficulty: ModerateActivities: HikingContact: Lancaster County Conservancy


Reed Run Nature PreserveDate Explored: ___________________Location: House Rock RoadMunicipality: Martic TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: Pets must be leashed. No bikes, alcohol,

fishing, camping, or firesTrail Length: 3.1 miles roundtripTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: ModerateActivities: Hiking, huntingContact: Lancaster County Conservancy


Rock Springs Nature PreserveDate Explored: ___________________Location: Mason Dixon road, west of US Route 222Municipality: Fulton TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No bikes, alcohol, hunting, fishing, camping or

fires. Pets must be leashed.Trail Length: 0.9 milesTrail Surface: Dirt, grass, woodedTrail Difficulty: ModerateActivities: HikingContact: Lancaster County Conservancy


Safe Harbor Recreation AreaDate Explored: ___________________Location: River Road and Main StreetMunicipality: Conestoga TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol or huntingTrail Length: VariesTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: VariesActivities: Tennis courts, quoit boxes, playgrounds,

ball field, pavilions, fishing, hikingContact: 717-872-0291

Shenk’s Ferry Glen Wildflower PreserveDate Explored: ___________________Location: Green Hill RoadMunicipality: Conestoga TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol, camping, horses, bikes. Pets must

be leashedTrail Length: VariesTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Walking trails, regulated hunting

(with license)Contact: Holtwood Environmental Preserve

1-800-354-8383

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Silver Mine ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: 200 Silver Mine Road, ConestogaMunicipality: Pequea TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol, hunting or motorized vehiclesTrail Length: UnknownTrail Surface: Paved, dirt, rockyTrail Difficulty: ModerateActivities: Walking trails, horseback riding trailContact: Pequea Township 717-464-2322

State Gameland No. 136Date Explored: ___________________Location: Puseyville Road, south of Kirkwood Pike

(Rte. 472)Municipality: Colerain TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol. Hunting allowed according to

state regulations.Trail Length: VariesTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: VariesActivities: Hiking, huntingContact: PA Game Commission SE Regional Office


State Gameland No. 288Date Explored: ___________________Location: River Road and Marticville Road (PA Route

324)Municipality: Martic TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol. Hunting and fishing allowed

according to state regulationsTrail Length: N/AActivities: Fishing, huntingContact: PA Game Commission SE Regional Office


Steinman Run Nature PreserveDate Explored: ___________________Location: Stump Road between Red Hill Road and

Rawlinsville RoadMunicipality: Martic TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: Pets must be leashed. No bikes, alcohol,

fishing, horses, vehicles, camping, or firesTrail Length: 2 1/2 milesTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: ModerateActivities: Hiking, huntingContact: Lancaster County Conservancy


Susquehannock State ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: From Route 372 west of Buck, turn south on

Susquehannock Drive to Park DriveMunicipality: Drumore TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol. Horseback riding is prohibited at

the overlook, scenic view area andRhododendron Trail.

Trail Length: 5 miles of trailsTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: VariesActivities: Playground, ball fields, pavilions, hiking

trail, horseback riding trailContact: Susquehannock State Park 717-432-5011

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Safe Stretching• Start with five minutes of light activity (easy

walking, etc.) beforehand, or do yourstretching after your endurance or strengthactivity.

• Stretch slowly and smoothly withoutbouncing or jerking. Use gentle, continuousmovement or stretch-and-hold (for 10-30seconds) whichever is right for theexercise.

• Aim for stretched, relaxed feeling – avoidpain, don’t hold your breath, and breathe ina natural rhythm.

Seek help from a fitness professional or get agood book on stretching if you’re not surewhat to do.

QUADRANT C

Theodore A. Parker III Natural AreaDate Explored: ___________________Location: Route 222 south past Quarryville, left on

Blackburn Road to Wesley RoadMunicipality: Drumore TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol. Hunting and fishing allowed

during authorized seasons.Trail Length: 1 mileTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: ModerateActivities: Hiking, cross country skiing, hunting,

fishingContact: Lancaster County Parks & Recreation Dept.


Trout Run Nature PreserveDate Explored: ___________________Location: Pennsy Road between Marticville Road/

Rte. 324 and Sigman RoadMunicipality: Martic TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: Pets must be leashed. No bikes, alcohol,

horses, vehicles, camping, or firesTrail Length: Up to 1.2 milesTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: ModerateActivities: Hiking, hunting, fishing, trailContact: Lancaster County Conservancy


Tucquan Glen Nature PreserveDate Explored: ___________________Location: River Road and Tucquan Glen RoadMunicipality: Martic TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: Pets must be leashed. No bikes, alcohol,

vehicles, camping, or firesTrail Length: 2.4 milesTrail Surface: Dirt, grass, woodedTrail Difficulty: DifficultActivities: Hiking, hunting, fishing, horseback ridingContact: Lancaster County Conservancy


Wissler Run Nature PreserveDate Explored: ___________________Location: Furniss Road off River RoadMunicipality: Drumore TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No bikes, alcohol, camping or fires. Pets must

be leashed.Trail Length: 18 milesTrail Surface: Dirt, grass, woodedTrail Difficulty: Easy to moderateActivities: Hiking, fishing, huntingContact: Lancaster County Conservancy


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Playing It Safe• Wear comfortable footwear that provides

good cushioning and support.• Wear comfortable clothing that suits your

activity – and the weather!• Wear safety gear whenever appropriate

(e.g., a helmet for cycling and in-line skating,along with knee, elbow and wrist protectors;protective eye goggles for squash).

QUADRANT D

Apple Croft Neighborhood ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Apple Blossom Drive, west of Lampeter RoadMunicipality: West Lampeter TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Open spaceContact: West Lampeter Township 717-464-3731

Christiana Southern ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Southern end of Christiana BoroughMunicipality: Christiana BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No motorized vehiclesTrail Length: 1/8 mileTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Walking trail, playgroundContact: Christiana Borough 610-593-5199

Holtwood Nature PreserveDate Explored: ___________________Location: Keneagy Hill Road, south of Route 741Municipality: Paradise TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol, bikes, hunting, camping or fires.

Pets must be leashed.Trail Length: 0.8 mileTrail Surface: Dirt, grassTrail Difficulty: ModerateActivities: Hiking, fishingContact: Lancaster County Conservancy


Huffnagle ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Oak LaneMunicipality: Quarryville BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: 1/4 mileTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: Easy

Activities: Ball field, walking path, playgroundContact: Quarryville Borough 717-786-2404

Lions Community ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: South of Sadsbury AvenueMunicipality: Christiana BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No bicycles, skateboards or motorized

vehiclesTrail Length: 1/4 mileTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Baseball field, tennis courts, walking

pathContact: Christiana Borough 610-593-5199

Memorial ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Park AvenueMunicipality: Quarryville BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball fieldsContact: Quarryville Borough 717-786-2404

Paradise Township Community ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: London Vale Road in ParadiseMunicipality: Paradise TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcohol, hunting, motorized vehicles or

firesTrail Length: 4800 feetTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Walking trail, tennis courtContact: Paradise Township 717-587-7711

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Quarryville American Legion Park & PoolDate Explored: ___________________Location: Park AvenueMunicipality: Quarryville BoroughCost: Free park, fee for poolHours: Dawn to dusk, Pool 12-8 pmOpen Season: Year round, Pool is seasonalRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Playground, pavilion, basketball court,

hockey rink, poolContact: Southern End Community Assoc

717-806-0123

Silver Lane ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Woodhall DriveMunicipality: West Lampeter TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Open spaceContact: West Lampeter Township 717-464-3731

Solanco Area Senior CenterDate Explored: ___________________Location: 184 South Lime StreetMunicipality: Quarryville BoroughCost: FreeHours: Tuesdays 9:30 amOpen Season: September through MayRestrictions: Age 60 and overTrail Length: N/AActivities: PEPPI, weight resistance walking

programContact: Solanco Area Senior Center 717-786-4770

Strasburg Community ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: 145 Precision Avenue in StrasburgMunicipality: Strasburg BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundTrail Length: 1 mileTrail Surface: Crushed stoneTrail Difficulty: Inner path easy, outer path difficultActivities: Walking trailsContact: Strasburg Community Park Fdn

717-687-8027

Strasburg Jaycee ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Miller StreetMunicipality: Strasburg BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundTrail Length: N/AActivities: Tennis courts, basketball court, ball

field, volleyball court, pavilionContact: Strasburg Borough 717-687-7732

Tinney PavilionDate Explored: ___________________Location: S. Fulton and Funk StreetsMunicipality: Strasburg BoroughCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundTrail Length: N/AActivities: Ball field, volleyball court, quoits,

playgroundContact: Strasburg Borough 717-687-7732

Windy Hill ParkDate Explored: ___________________Location: Wolgemuth DriveMunicipality: West Lampeter TownshipCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No alcoholTrail Length: N/AActivities: Open spaceContact: West Lampeter Township 717-464-3731

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Conestoga Trail SystemMunicipality: CountywideCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundTrail Length: 61 milesTrail Surface: Dirt, grass, woodedTrail Difficulty: DifficultActivities: HikingContact: Lancaster Hiking ClubWebsite: www.conestogatrail.org

Dream Ride ProjectsMunicipality: CountywideCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundTrail Length: VariesTrail Surface: Paved, on roadTrail Difficulty: VariesActivities: Youth bicycling, bicycle safety

education, time trial competitionsContact: Dream Ride Projects 717-397-2503Website: www.dreamrideprojects.org

Ephrata Walking ClubDate Explored: ___________________Location: Call for locationsMunicipality: CountywideCost: $25/person annuallyHours: Mondays 7:30 amOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: Age 55 and overTrail Length: Up to 2 milesTrail Surface: OutdoorTrail Difficulty: EasyActivities: Walking clubContact: Ephrata Community Hospital Wellness Ctr.

717-336-6578

Horse-Shoe TrailDate Explored: ___________________Location: Across Northern Lancaster CountyMunicipality: CountywideCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: No motorized vehiclesTrail Length: Up to 24 milesTrail Surface: Dirt, grass, woodedTrail Difficulty: Moderate to difficultActivities: Hiking, horseback ridingContact: Horse-Shoe Trail ClubWebsite: http://n99.com/hst/

Lancaster Bicycle ClubDate Explored: ___________________Location: Check website for locationsMunicipality: CountywideCost: $12/person annuallyHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundRestrictions: Cyclists under age 16 must be accompanied

by an adult.Trail Length: VariesTrail Surface: Paved, on roadTrail Difficulty: Easy to difficultActivities: On road, guided bicyclingContact: Lancaster Bike ClubWebsite: www.lancasterbikeclub.org

Lancaster Canoe ClubDate Explored: ___________________Location: Check website for locationsMunicipality: CountywideCost: $15/person annuallyHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundTrail Length: VariesActivities: CanoeingContact: Bob Kochubka 717-336-5625Website: http://come.to/paddle

Lancaster Climbing ClubDate Explored: ___________________Location: Check website for locationsMunicipality: CountywideCost: $5/person annuallyHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundTrail Length: N/AActivities: ClimbingWebsite: www.geocities.com/lancasterclimbingclub/

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Lancaster Hiking ClubMunicipality: CountywideCost: $8/person annuallyHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundTrail Length: 4 to 7 milesTrail Surface: Dirt, grass, wooded, some pavedTrail Difficulty: Easy to difficultActivities: Walking and hikingContact: Lancaster Hiking ClubContact Email: [email protected]: www.lancastercounty.com/hikingclub/

Lancaster Road Runners ClubDate Explored: ___________________Location: Check website for locationsMunicipality: CountywideCost: $15/person, $20/family annuallyHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundTrail Length: VariesTrail Surface: PavedTrail Difficulty: VariesActivities: RunningWebsite: www.geocities.com/lrrclub

Penn Dutch Pacers Volksmarch ClubMunicipality: CountywideCost: $10/person annuallyHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundTrail Length: VariesTrail Surface: Paved, unpavedTrail Difficulty: VariesActivities: WalkingContact: Pete Byrne 717-393-6700Website: www.ava.org/clubs/pdp

Scenic Tours of Lancaster CountyDate Explored: ___________________Location: Check website for cue sheetsMunicipality: CountywideCost: FreeHours: Dawn to duskOpen Season: Year roundTrail Length: 7 to 84 milesTrail Surface: Paved, on roadTrail Difficulty: Easy to difficultActivities: Self-guided, on-road bicycle rides from

Lancaster Bicycle ClubContact: Lancaster Bike ClubWebsite: www.lancasterbikeclub.org/st/st.asp

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Calories burned for every 30 minutes of exercise

Based on WeightExercise 120 lbs. 175 lbs. 250 lbs.Walking – 3 mph 101 147 210Dancing – Moderately 108 158 225Golf 130 189 270Recreational swimming 137 200 285Free weight lifting 139 203 290Tennis 144 210 300Nautilus weight training 147 214 305Walking – 4 mph 151 221 315Dancing – Vigorously 162 236 338Cycling – 10 mph 180 263 375Universal weight training 190 277 395Downhill skiing 216 315 450Racquetball 245 357 520Aerobics 277 404 578X-country skiing 281 410 585Jogging – 6 mph 288 420 600

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Adamstown Grove Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 22Alexander-King Nature Preserve . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 31American Legion/Bainbridge

Landing Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 3Amos R. Herr Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 3Apple Croft Neighborhood Park. . . . . . . . Quad D, Page 36Bellaire Woods Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 3Bell’s Run Nature Preserve. . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 31Bethany Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 22Bowmansville Memorial Park. . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 22Boyer Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 3Brandon Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 3Brickyard Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 22Bridge Valley Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 4Broad Street Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 23Brubaker Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 23Buchanan Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 4Bucher Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 4Cedar Bluff Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 4Chapel Gate Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 23Charles Greenway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 4Chickies Rock County Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 4Christiana Southern Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad D, Page 36Cocalico Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 23Columbia Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 5Community Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 5Conestoga Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 31Conestoga Pines Park & Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 5Conestoga Trail System . . . . . . . . . . . . . Countywide, Page38Conestoga Valley Community Center . . . Quad B, Page 23Conewago Recreation Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 5Conoy Canal Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 5Conoy Creek Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 5Conoy Township Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 6Creswell Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 6D.F. Buchmiller Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 23Denver Community Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 23Denver Memorial Park and

Playground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 24Donegal Springs Road Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 6Dream Ride Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Countywide, Page 38Drumore Township Community Park . . . Quad C, Page 31Eagles View Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 6East Cocalico Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 24East Petersburg Community Park . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 6East Petersburg Community Pool. . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 6East Petersburg Fitness Park . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 7Elizabethtown Area Senior Center . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 7Elizabethtown Borough

Community Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 7

Ephrata Recreation Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 24Ephrata Walking Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Countywide, Page 38Fairview Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 7Falcon Ridge Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 7Farnum Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 7Fishing Creek Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 31Fishing Creek Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 24Florin Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 7Flory Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 24Froehlich Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 8Gap Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 24Glatfelter Community Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 8Hamilton Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 8Historic Lancaster Walking Tour . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 8Hobson Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 24Holly Pointe Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 8Holtwood Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad D, Page 36Hopeland Community Park . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 25Horse-Shoe Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Countywide, Page 38Huffnagle Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad D, Page 36Intercourse Community Park . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 25Ironville Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 8Jacobs Creek Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 8Janson Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 8Jaycee Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 9John G. Herr Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 9Kelly’s Run Pinnacle Trail System . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 31Kirkwood Community Park . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 32Lafayette Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 25Lake Grubb Nature Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 9Lake Grubb Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 9Lancaster Bicycle Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . Countywide, Page 38Lancaster Canoe Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Countywide, Page 38Lancaster Climbing Club . . . . . . . . . . . Countywide, Page 38Lancaster County Central Park . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 9Lancaster County Central Park Pool . . . . Quad A, Page 10Lancaster Family YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 10Lancaster Hiking Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Countywide, Page 39Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail . . . . . Quad A, Page 10Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center . Quad A, Page 10Lancaster Recreation Commission

Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 10Lancaster Road Runners Club. . . . . . . Countywide, Page 30Landis Woods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 10Leacock Civic Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 25Legion Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 11Leola Community Pool and Park . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 25Lincoln Heights Outdoor

Recreation Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 25Lincoln Heights Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 26

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Lions Community Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad D, Page 36Lititz Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 11Lititz Lion’s Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 11Lititz Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 11Lititz Springs Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 11Lititz Springs Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 11Lititz-Warwick Trailway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 12Lloyd H. Fuhrman Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 12Lockard Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 12Locust Street Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 12Logan Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 12Long’s Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 12Longwood Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 13Loyd Rowland Memorial Park . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 26Main Street Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 26Makel Legion Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 13Manheim Township High School Pool. . . . Quad A, Page 13Manor Township Community Park . . . . . . Quad A, Page 13Manor Township Office Park . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 13Maple Grove Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 14Marietta Riverfront Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 14Martic Township Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 32Martin E. Grieder Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 14Masonic Conference Center Pool . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 14Memorial Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad D, Page 36Middle Creek Wildlife

Management Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 26Millersville Borough Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 32Millersville Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 32Millersville University Pucillo

Gymnasium Pool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 32Money Rocks County Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 26Mount Joy Borough Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 14Mountain Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 26Mountville Borough Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 14Mountville Swimming Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 14Muddy Run Recreation Park. . . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 32Mummau Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 15Municipal Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 15Musser Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 15New Holland Community

Memorial Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 27Newville Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 15Nissley Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 27Noel S. Dorwart Memorial Park . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 15North Fourth Street Playground. . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 27Northeast Neighborhood Park . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 27Northwest Corridor Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 15Old Homestead Recreation Park . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 27

Olde Leacock Village Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 27Over 50 and Fit Walking Club . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 16Overlook Activities Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 16Overlook Community Park . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 16Overlook Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 16Paradise Township Community Park . . . . Quad D, Page 36Penn Dutch Pacers

Volksmarch Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Countywide, Page 39Pequea Creek Natural Area . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 32Perelman Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 16Pioneer Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 27Pleasant View Retirement Community Town Square Health Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 17Poplar Street Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 17 PP&L Day Use Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 33Quarry Road Playground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 27Quarryville American Legion

Park & Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad D, Page 37R&J Memorial Baseball Field . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 17Rannels-Kettle Run Nature Preserve . . . . Quad A, Page 17Ray’s Woods Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 33Reamstown Memorial Park . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 28Redcay Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 28Reed Run Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 33Reidenbaugh Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 17Reservoir Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 17Riverfront Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 18Rock Springs Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 33Rotary Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 18Rothsville Fireman’s Memorial Park. . . . . Quad B, Page 28Safe Harbor Recreation Area. . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 33Scenic Tours of Lancaster County . . . Countywide, Page 39Schaeffer Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 18Schoeneck Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 28Shenk’s Ferry Glen

Wildflower Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 33Sico Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 18Silver Lane Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad D, Page 37Silver Mine Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 34Silver Spring Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 18Sixth Ward Memorial Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 18Skyline Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 18Snyder Community Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 28Solanco Area Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . Quad D, Page 37Southend Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 18Spanish American Civic Association

Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 19Speedwell Forge Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 19Speedwell Forge Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 19Spring Hill Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 19

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State Gameland No. 136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 34State Gameland No. 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 19State Gameland No. 220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 28State Gameland No. 288 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 34State Gameland No. 46-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 28State Gameland No. 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 29Stauffer Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 19Steinman Run Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 34Stone Quarry Road Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 29Stonemill Greenway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 20Stoner Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 20Strasburg Community Park . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad D, Page 37Strasburg Jaycee Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad D, Page 37Susquehannock State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 34Swan Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 20Sycamore Acres Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 29Terraces Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 29Terre Hill Community Memorial Park. . . Quad B, Page 29Theodore A. Parker III Natural Area . . . . Quad C, Page 35Thomas P. Grater Memorial Park . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 29Tinney Pavilion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad D, Page 37Trout Run Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 35Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 35Turkey Hill Trail Nature Preserve . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 20T-Walkers Park City Walking Club . . . . . . Quad A, Page 20Upper Leacock Township

Community Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 29Veterans Memorial Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 21Village Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 30War Memorial Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 21Warwick Township Linear Park . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 21Warwick Township Lion’s Park . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 21Warwick Township Municipal

Campus Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 30Washington Boro Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 21West Donegal Township Ball Fields. . . . . . Quad A, Page 21West Earl Lions Club Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 30West Earl Township Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad B, Page 30Westview Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 21Wheatland Hills Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 22Windy Hill Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad D, Page 37Wissler Run Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . Quad C, Page 35Wolgemuth Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 22Woods Edge Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 22YWCA of Lancaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quad A, Page 22

Adamstown Borough. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant BAdamstown Grove Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . Page 22

Akron Borough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant BBroad Street Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23 Loyd Rowland Memorial Park, Park & Trail . . . Page 26

Brecknock Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant BBowmansville Memorial Park, Park . . . . . . . . . Page 22 Brubaker Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23State Gameland No. 52, State Gamelands . . . . . Page 29

Christiana Borough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant DChristiana Southern Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . Page 36 Lions Community Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . Page 36

City of Lancaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant ABrandon Park, Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Buchanan Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Conestoga Pines Park & Pool, Park & Pool. . . . . Page 5Farnum Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Historic Lancaster Walking Tour, Trail. . . . . . . . Page 8 Holly Pointe Nature Preserve, Nature Preserve Page 8 Lancaster County Central Park, Park & Trail . . . Page 9 Lancaster County Central Park Pool,

Park & Pool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 Lancaster Family YMCA, Senior Program . . . . . . Page 10 Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center,

Senior Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 Lancaster Recreation Commission

Senior Center, Senior Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 Long’s Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12 Musser Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 Northwest Corridor Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . Page 15 Reservoir Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17 Sixth Ward Memorial Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18 Southend Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18 T-Walkers Park City Walking Club, Club . . . . Page 20YWCA of Lancaster, Senior Program . . . . . . . . . Page 22

Clay Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant BHopeland Community Park, Park. . . . . . . . . . . Page 25 Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area,

Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 26 Snyder Community Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28State Gameland No. 46-70, State Gamelands . . Page 28

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Colerain Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant CBell’s Run Nature Preserve, Nature Preserve . . Page 31Kirkwood Community Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . Page 32State Gameland No. 136, State Gamelands . . . . Page 34

Columbia Borough. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant AColumbia Senior Center, Senior Program . . . . . . Page 5 Glatfelter Community Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . Page 8 Janson Park, Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Makel Legion Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13 Rotary Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18

Conestoga Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant CConestoga Park, Park & Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31 PP&L Day Use Area, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 33 Safe Harbor Recreation Area, Park & Trail . . . . Page 33Shenk’s Ferry Glen Wildflower Preserve,

Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 33

Conoy Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant AAmerican Legion/Bainbridge

Landing Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Conoy Canal Trail, Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Conoy Creek Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Conoy Township Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

Denver Borough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant BDenver Community Pool, Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23Denver Memorial Park and Playground,

Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24 North Fourth Street Playground, Park . . . . . . Page 27

Drumore Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant CDrumore Township Community Park, Park . . Page 31 Fishing Creek Nature Preserve,

Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31 Susquehannock State Park, State Gamelands . . Page 34 Theodore A. Parker III Natural Area,

Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 35Wissler Run Nature Preserve,


East Cocalico Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant BEast Cocalico Pool, Park & Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24 Fishing Creek Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24 Old Homestead Recreation Park, Park . . . . . . Page 27

Reamstown Memorial Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28

East Donegal Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant ACharles Greenway, Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Legion Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11 Lloyd H. Fuhrman Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . Page 12 Longwood Square, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13 R&J Memorial Baseball Field, Park & Trail . . . . Page 17 Riverfront Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18

East Earl Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant BMoney Rocks County Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . Page 26 Terre Hill Community Memorial Park,

Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29

East Hempfield Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant AAmos R. Herr Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Jacobs Creek Park, Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail, Trail . . . . Page 10 Noel S. Dorwart Memorial Park, Park. . . . . . . Page 15 Over 50 and Fit Walking Club, Club. . . . . . . . . Page 16 Wheatland Hills Park, Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22

East Lampeter Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant BFlory Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24 Hobson Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24 Lafayette Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25

East Petersburg Borough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant AEast Petersburg Community Park,

Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 East Petersburg Community Pool, Pool . . . . . . Page 6 East Petersburg Fitness Park, Park & Trail . . . . . Page 7

Elizabeth Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant ARannels-Kettle Run Nature Preserve,

Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17 Speedwell Forge Lake, Lake & Trail . . . . . . . . . . Page 19 Speedwell Forge Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19 State Gameland No. 156, State Gamelands . . . . Page 19

Elizabethtown Borough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant AElizabethtown Area Senior Center,

Senior Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Elizabethtown Borough Community Park,

Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7

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Masonic Conference Center Pool, Pool . . . . . . Page 14 Poplar Street Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17

Ephrata Borough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant BBethany Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22Brickyard Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22 Ephrata Recreation Center,

Recreation Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24Lincoln Heights Outdoor Recreation Area,

Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25 Lincoln Heights Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 26 Mountain Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 26 Nissley Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27Pioneer Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27 Redcay Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28 Terraces Park, Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28 Thomas P. Grater Memorial Park,

Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29

Ephrata Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant BSycamore Acres Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29

Fulton Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant CRock Springs Nature Preserve,


Lancaster Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant AHamilton Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8Maple Grove Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14Spanish American Civic Association

Senior Center, Senior Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19 Stonemill Greenway, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20

Leacock Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant BIntercourse Community Park, Park & Trail . . . Page 25 Leacock Civic Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25

Lititz Borough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant ALititz Lion’s Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11 Lititz Springs Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11Lititz Springs Pool, Pool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11Locust Street Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12

Little Britain Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant CAlexander-King Nature Preserve,


Manheim Borough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant ALogan Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12Mummau Park, Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 Swan Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20 Veterans Memorial Park, Park & Pool . . . . . . . . Page 21

Manheim Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant ABucher Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Community Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5Jaycee Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9Landis Woods, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 Manheim Township High School Pool, Pool . . Page 13 Municipal Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 Overlook Activities Center, Trail . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16 Overlook Community Park, Park & Trail. . . . . . Page 16 Overlook Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16Perelman Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16 Reidenbaugh Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17Schaeffer Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18 Skyline Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18 Stauffer Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19 Stoner Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20

Manor Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant ABoyer Nature Preserve, Nature Preserve . . . . . . . Page 3 Creswell Park, Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 John G. Herr Park, Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 Manor Township Community Park,

Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13 Manor Township Office Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . Page 13 Martin E. Grieder Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . Page 14 Turkey Hill Trail Nature Preserve,

Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20 Washington Boro Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21 Woods Edge Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22

Marietta Borough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant AMarietta Riverfront Park, Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14 War Memorial Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21

Martic Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant CKelly’s Run Pinnacle Trail System, Trail . . . . . . Page 31 Martic Township Park, Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 32 Muddy Run Recreation Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . Page 32 Pequea Creek Natural Area, Trail . . . . . . . . . . . Page 32 Reed Run Nature Preserve, Nature Preserve . . Page 33

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State Gameland No. 288, State Gamelands . . . . Page 34Steinman Run Nature Preserve,

Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 34 Trout Run Nature Preserve, Nature Preserve . . Page 35 Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve, Trail. . . . . . . . Page 35

Millersville Borough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant CMillersville Borough Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . Page 32Millersville Senior Center, Senior Program . . . . Page 32 Millersville University Pucillo

Gymnasium Pool, Senior Program . . . . . . . . . . Page 32

Mount Joy Borough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant ADonegal Springs Road Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6Florin Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Mount Joy Borough Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14Sico Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18 Westview Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21

Mount Joy Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant ABellaire Woods Nature Preserve,

Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Conewago Recreation Trail, Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5Wolgemuth Park, Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22

Mountville Borough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant AFroehlich Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Lockard Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12 Mountville Borough Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14Mountville Swimming Pool, Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14Spring Hill Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19

New Holland Borough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant BNew Holland Community Memorial Park,

Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27

Paradise Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant DHoltwood Nature Preserve, Nature Preserve . . Page 36Paradise Township Community Park,

Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 36

Penn Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant APleasant View Retirement Community Town

Square Health Club, Senior Program. . . . . . . . Page 17

Pequea Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant CSilver Mine Park, Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 34

Providence Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant CRay’s Woods Nature Preserve,


Quarryville Borough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant DHuffnagle Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 36 Memorial Park, Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 36 Quarryville American Legion

Park & Pool, Park & Pool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 37 Solanco Area Senior Center, Senior Program . . Page 37

Salisbury Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant BGap Park, Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24

Strasburg Borough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant DStrasburg Community Park, Trail . . . . . . . . . . . Page 37 Strasburg Jaycee Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 37 Tinney Pavilion, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 37

Upper Leacock Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant BConestoga Valley Community Center,

Senior Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23 Leola Community Pool and Park,

Park & Pool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25 Olde Leacock Village Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . Page 27 Quarry Road Playground, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27 Upper Leacock Township

Community Building, Ball Fields . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29

Warwick Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant ALititz Community Center, Senior Program . . . . Page 11 Lititz Senior Center, Senior Program . . . . . . . . . Page 11 Lititz-Warwick Trailway, Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12 Rothsville Fireman’s Memorial Park, Park . . . Page 28 Warwick Township Linear Park, Park & Trail . . Page 21 Warwick Township Lion’s Park, Park & Trail . . . Page 21 Warwick Township Municipal Campus Park,

Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 30

West Cocalico Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant BChapel Gate Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23 Cocalico Senior Center, Senior Program . . . . . . Page 23

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Main Street Park, Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 26 Schoeneck Park, Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28 State Gameland No. 220, State Gamelands . . . . Page 28

West Donegal Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant ANewville Park, Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 West Donegal Township Ball Fields,

Ball Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21

West Earl Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant BStone Quarry Road Park, Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29 West Earl Lions Club Park, Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 30 West Earl Township Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 30

West Hempfield Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant ABridge Valley Park, Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Cedar Bluff Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Chickies Rock County Park, Park & Trail. . . . . . . Page 4Eagles View Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Fairview Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7Falcon Ridge Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7Ironville Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8Lake Grubb Nature Park, Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

Lake Grubb Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 Silver Spring Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18

West Lampeter Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant DApple Croft Neighborhood Park, Park . . . . . . Page 36 D.F. Buchmiller Park, Park & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23 Northeast Neighborhood Park, Park . . . . . . . . Page 27 Silver Lane Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 37 Village Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 30 Windy Hill Park, Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 37

Countywide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quadrant CountywideConestoga Trail System, Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 38 Dream Ride Projects, Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 38 Ephrata Walking Club, Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 38 Horse-Shoe Trail, Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 38 Lancaster Bicycle Club, Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 38 Lancaster Canoe Club, Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 38 Lancaster Climbing Club, Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 38 Lancaster Hiking Club, Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 39 Lancaster Road Runners Club, Club . . . . . . . . Page 30 Penn Dutch Pacers Volksmarch Club, Club . . Page 39 Scenic Tours of Lancaster County, Club . . . . . Page 39

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Lancaster General would like to thank Lauri Ahlskog, Lancaster County Planning Commission,for all the time and research she put into LANCASTER ON THE MOVE!

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